ADB Driver for Mac
ADB Driver for Mac (Android Debug Bridge) is a command line tool which gives users access to communicate and control which is to copy files, execute ADB shell commands, install and uninstall applications, remove applications from your smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, or any other devices which runs Android System. ADB Driver is a client server program which includes three parts.
A client which sends commands. It runs on your Windows/ Mac/ Linux OS for developments. By sending an ADB command using the command line terminal you can call the client.
A daemon (adbd) which runs commands on android devices. The daemon works as a background on each device.
A server which manages the connection between client and daemon. The server runs on your development machine as a background.
Features of ADB Driver for Mac
Quick Installer - just connect and run ADB Driver for Mac setup in seconds on your computer and install ADB Driver quickly.
Supports Every Device - every device is supported like Samsung, Sony, Nokia, HTC, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Amazon. ADB Driver will be installed automatically and detect the chipset.
Detects Manufacture Name and Model - Manufacture model and name will be identified automatically from the description list.
Refresh Button - Quickly updates the devices which connected to the computer.
Supports windows x86 and and x64 bit - Automatically detects your computer's BIT size and lets you install ADB Driver on Mac OS and Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
Steps for Install ADB Driver for Mac
Download the ADB Driver setup file which is compatible with your current MacOS.
Extract it to an easily accessible location on your computer.
Open Command line terminal.
Enter the folder location which located the extracted file using following command : cd /path/to/extracted/folder/
As an example I’m using following command on my Mac : cd /Users/Doug/Desktop/platform-tools/
Connect your Android device to your Mac using compatible USB cable and change the USB connection mode into “file transfer MTP” mode. This is not required for all devices, but it's the best and just let it be with this mode so you won't be able to face any difficulties while you are in the process.
Once you enter to the folder which is located ADB Driver for Mac using your command line terminal use following command to Launch and execute the ADB Driver on your computer : adb devices
Once you execute the ADB Driver you will see a top up screen “Allow USB Debugging”. Allow it.
The Difference Between Windows And Mac / Linux
There is a small difference between Windows/ Mac/ Linux but it's a small one. On the latter two, every ADB and Fastboot command must be preceded by a dot-slash.
So, where you type ADB on Windows, you must type ./adb on Mac and Linux. And fastboot on Windows needs to be ./fastboot on Mac and Linux.
Things you can do with ADB Driver for Mac
You can create a full backup of your Android Smartphone
With Android Recovery mode you can reset and backup your file. But the backup files can only save on to your phone or SD card. But using ADB Driver for Mac you can create a backup file on your computer.
You can backup a particular Application and Its Data
With the help of ADB Driver you can backup a specific application and its contained data. This will be useful when you want to play a game on your new smartphone rather than playing on an old smartphone. You can backup your previously saved game data and also its saved caches of application like Youtube.
Install various number of applications
You can install various applications with one click on your Android smartphone using ADB Driver. Please be careful that apps do not contain virus or malware. Make sure you install the correct application before you begin the process.
You can Record your Screen
In the play store there are a lot of applications available for this but ADB works in a cool way also you don't need an application for it and it saves storage on your Android smartphone.
Change the DPI of the Screen
DPI refers to Dots Per Inch you can change this value to a lager, zoom-in or smaller display depending on your needs.
Connect ADB Driver for Mac using WIFI
It's an easy task to connect ADB Driver for Mac over WIFI. First connect your Android phone via USB and allow it. Turn on WIFI on both devices and connect those two into the same WIFI.
Get system Statistics and Information
You can use this to learn more about your device and system
How does the ADB Driver for Mac work on Android?
There are three parts of ADB which is client, daemon, server. First you need to install and execute those parts also if you are booting your computer for the first time you will have to install before connecting the Android device (and not to start a daemon). When a daemon is checked, you will see a message in the command prompt.
The process will start and tell you about the TCP port that runs locally if the daemon does not work.
The commands forwarded to ADB client will remain listened to on that particular port once the ADB Driver for Mac is started. It connects all operating devices (e.g. emulators) connected to the computer. You will receive a request for permission on your Android device if you didn't allow it before.